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In the new Animal Planet special Stars to the Rescue, Raisman, 22, shares how while training for the 2016 Olympics, her beloved dog Coco passed away unexpectedly.

“It’s the worst thing ever. It’s a death in the family,” the three-time gold medalist shares in the above clip from the special.

Raisman’s heart ached for her late friend throughout her Olympic journey. She thought it would be a long time before she could love another pet, but then, six months later, she met a certain fluffy stranger.

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